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The Great Roxhythe · Character

Katherine

A woman of the court, possibly a servant or minor noble.

minor

First appearance: iii her ladyship

Katherine shows up with force in I: January, 1669. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The Queen enters the room after riding; she is sad and lonely, seeking the King's attention but finding more warmth from Roxhythe.
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STSir Thomas Kil…LRLord RoxhytheKCKing Charles IILDLord DanbyMDMadame d'OrléansKAKatherine

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  • Extended Cast of Intrigue
  • Whig Conspirators
  • Protagonist
  • Court and Conspirators

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  • Closing

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